The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-07-28

seli-sustaning. III the needy family Of a cOmrade
from some distant place comes 20 this city the COrns
gives assistance, thus relieving the local Posts from
assisting comrades who do not belong TO them
San francisco Chronicle.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW JERSEY.
DEAR TEIBUxE: Upon the occasion of Com
mander-in-Chief Farehid's visit TO Newark. n. j.,
where he was rendered reception by Lincoln Post,
No. III, and after the comrades had been intro
duced, the Department officers Of the Woman's Re
lief Corps arrived in the beautiful paror of Post H.
and were personally presented Officers and menu
bers Of the Corps were introduced, after which
Comrade J. J. kents of Aaron Wilkes Post No
%, Trenton on behalf of the ladies of the Depart
ment Of New Jersey, presented the Commanderin-
Chief with beautiful bouquet, which was received
with complimentary remarks. He spoke of the
good work the loyal women commenced during
the war; that they are in the good work STILL and will
remain there as long an old soldier lives. Comrade
Whittier, OF Post 10, New Brunswick presented a
bouquet to Dept Comr Wheeler who expressed
himself pleased to learn that such an Order was in
New Jersey; he never had known before. We re-
greet TO learn such was the case IL not the fault
OF the ladies, as they had been organized for sew
eral years and held number of annual meetings
Mt the same time that the GAR. met. After more
handshaling the ladies took the street-ears and
visited the Soldiers Home. Nearly 200 veterans
now occupy the old barracks. We trust the new
Home will soon be completed, as better quarters
are needed The soldiers received many kind
words, and were also furnished with many deli
eacies- The Corps from Hoboken brought good
supply OF refreshments.
We will soon be able to record the instituting of
ono or more new Corps in our Department. Aaron
Wilkes Corps, No. 7, of Trenton, holds open meet
ings once II month for the comrades and their
wives; the time Is very pleasantly spent in music
and recitatons and refreshments and are generally
enJoyed.-Lizzie r. Kents Corresponding Secre-
taTy, Trenton, n. j.
HAPPY CORPS.
DEAE TRIBUNE: We were glad to notice recently
In your W.R.C. column the cheering letter from
Lyon Corps, No. Is. Department. of New jersey It
gives us great pleasure to hear from any of our
sister Corps in this Department.
winfield Scott Corps, No. 10, of Painfeld. is still
in existence and well worthy mention in your coll
umns. Our worthy President moves straight for
ward in the line of duty, mindns Rules and Regu-
lations; shows Partially to none. and studies to
promote harmony and ssterly love.
Our ladies are never back ward when opportunity
offers To be of assistance TO the Post which was
most strkinely manifested in their united efforts to
do honor to the Nations dead on Memorial Day
ana also In assisting To entertain the survivors Of
Inc nth " j., who held their fifth Reunion at
Painfield June Is.
One of the many pleasing incidents of this Re-
union was the presentation of cake to len. Sckes
by Mrs. Eliza Terry, aged 20 years, who had three
sons In the Third Corps, of which he was COM
being beautifully ornamented, and having mini
ature American flag in the center. Mrs. TeTry's
son IS Quartermaster of the Post, and his wife
Senior Vice President of the Corps
We hope to have n good collection for army
nurses this year, as we have miniature bank in
our Corps room into which we deposit mite
occasionally, and have also invited the Post to
tribute their share in conjunction with toward
assisting those noble women who followed them in
battle, and with loving hands administered to the
wants OF the sick, wounded and dying. We are
proud Of Winfield Scott Post, No. 70 and our only
regret - that the wife of every comrade of the Post
Is not n member of the Corps.-Jennie ID. Atwood
Corps Secretary, Brooklyn.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO.
DEAR Tribune: Corps organized during the
month of June in the Department are as follows
NIcMillen. No. Isl, June 30, at South Charlestown
by Mrs. Kate Il. Putnam, Chief Institutng and
Installing Officer, Springfield, o.; Mathew t. Lutz
lS2, June 81 Bettsviile, Lizzie VI. Bowersox Asst
J. and j. Officer, THIN, o., 30 charter members; j..
w. Lowe, lS3, New Richmond, June % Emma X
McCammon. Department Junior Vice President
Carthage, o.; Jno. A. Miller, ISL Gahanna June 90
Mary Il. Bancroft, Department Senior Viee-Presi-
dent, Columbus, o., SO charter members.
Mulharen O'Cain Corps, No. O. Eaton o.. which
was instituted in February last by Mrs. Lizzie Fol-
kerth, - experiencing a vigorous and healthy
growth both in membership and interest. On the
evening Of July |, while the Corps was in regular
session, they were surprised by visit from the
Post, which came in a body, bringing with them
refreshments for all. The evening spent in
joyous social intercourse. These sSen threads of
social meeting and fraternal greeting by repe-
ttion woven together until they become strong
cables OF answering devotion between the G. \. r.
and their willing and loyal auxiliary, the W.R.C.
Mrs. Cecilia q. Harmon, Oberlin, writes that
July she visited Hastings Corps. No. 80. La
Grange Since last September, at which time Mrs.
Harmon instituted this Corps, they have more
than doubled their membership, and are harmoni-
Gus and enthusiastic in all their work. Through
the efforts OF the ladies the Post have their own
hall. with carpeted floors appropriate pictures and
decorations, Mt which place the Corps have just
held one OF their popular and successful social5
Buckley Corps, No. i3, furnished the banquet for
the Alumni of the Akron High School, and thereby
replenished their relief fund.
On Wednesday evening. July 6. Buckley Post
and Corps held Dime Social at the residence of
the Post Commander, Elias Fraunfelter, and Mrs.
Fraunfeter. Past Chief Insttuting and Installing
Officer, W.RC, made all who attended feel the
kindly welcome which came from the heart of the
soldiers true friend.
Given Corps No. 10, Wooster have pledged
themselves to assist in making the Reunion of the
10th Ohio, which meets in their city Aug A. one of
| unalloyed pleasure, and Given Corps past record
Will insure the veterans OF royal and welcome
| reception.
HEADQUARTERS CORPS.
DEAR tribune: The dawning of Independence
Day glorious to the citizens of GAINESVILLE
who en- masse betook themselves to the County
Fair Grounds there to participate in the celebration
OF the peoples day, the 4th of July. The day could
not have been more propitious. The grOcers do
mated to the ladies of Hazett Corps the privilege
OF having n stand and contributed largely by Civ
| ing their patronage. The cause for which we Ia
bored, viz, the caring for the widow and orphans
| of deceased and INDECENT soldiers and sailors,
seemed to enthuse and inspire the people to n
| realization of our grand and good work. inducing
many TO extend to US the liberal hand of charity.
Our treasury was rcplenished with the handsome
sum of sl75, which will do wonders toward allevi-
ating the sufferings of those needy and helpless
| ones left 10 our loving carc.-Hannah VI. Leslie,
Department Secretary.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
William Evans Corps, Menomonie Wis. have
passed appropriate resolutions and draped their
charter in memory of Mrs. Eliza v. Williamson a
highly esteemed member of the Corps. Copies
have been presented the beTeaved husband and
family. Mesdames Nomi Doolittle Ida Relph and
Elizabeth Skeel, committee.
The members of the National Pension Committee
have been preparing plans for initiating legislation
at the next session of Congress in aid of army
nurses. The veto of the Dependent Pension Bill
was n great blow to their prospects but they do
not propose to give up their efforts. Comrades
Merrill. Kountz, Linehan and Tanner, of the Ma
tonal Pension Committee, G. "A. r., are in warmeSt
sympathy with the work in hand.